So... I launched a YouTube Channel. In all actuality, I launched it in July and did zero promotion around it because I forgot/got busy/OK maybe a...
We’re trying our best, which is more than enough.
Why the Blog Died*
It’s been a long while since I blogged publicly. I have all of these posts in the queue or in drafts but it doesn’t feel right to post them now....
Bright & Cheery: The Untold Kate Spade Story
Disclaimer: I do NOT know Kate Spade. This is not a secret tell-all for gossip. These are late-night thoughts reflecting on her recent death. This...
What’s in a Price? How to Understand Pricing
Some of my inquiries look a little something like this: “Hi! I need a website and would love to work with you! I love your site and your style on...
Take the Weekends Off
I’ve always worked on FIVE12 STUDIO seven days a week. Even with a full-time job, I worked on it before work, during lunch, after work. I probably...
Freelancing: Get Started Now
I'm always asked what I do and how I do it so I’m going to tell this from my point of view through my own experiences while giving some advice in...
Change Happens: An Update on Q1 and Q2 Goals
As I reevaluate my goals for Q2, I reflect on Q1, and let me be honest, I could have done better. However, I’m not beating myself up. Taking the...
Solopreneur Life: Going at it “Alone”
When I started FIVE12 STUDIO (then CNICOLE PHOTODESIGN), I thought I was going to only be a photographer and graphic designer. As I set myself up to...
Don’t Rush the Process
There's a new trend related to promising quick turnarounds on large scale projects in a week. Seven whole American days. Laughable. Are there more...